Fame and Flashdance singer Irene Cara has died at the age of 63. All you need to know about the shocking news.

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Irene Cara, an Oscar and Grammy winner who was best known for singing the theme songs of the 1980s films "Fame" and "Flashdance".

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Irene Cara has passed away, according to her representative. Cara was both an actress and a singer.

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Judith Moose asked followers to "Please share your condolences and memories of Irene" in a tweet that was used to announce the singer's passing.

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"I will be reading each and every one of them, and I know that she will be beaming from Heaven the whole time." She had a deep love for every one of her followers.

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Her films and music will ensure that her legacy is remembered for all time; she had a spirit that was exquisitely gifted.

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Cara passed away in her home in Florida. According to the statement made by Moose, the reason for the death is a mystery.

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Cara featured on "Electric Company" as a child before starring in "Aaron Loves Angela" and "Sparkle".

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Her breakout performance occurred in the 1980 musical "Fame," which was based on New York's High School for the Performing Arts. Her role was that of Coco Hernandez.

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She was also successful with songs like "Why Me" and "Breakdance". In addition, she appeared in films such as "City Heat", "D.C. Cab" and "Certain Fury".

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